Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The Ratification Debates begin. Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution. The Constitution is sent to the Continental Congress for approval to send to the state legislatures. An analysis of the task ahead of the …
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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The life of Roger Sherman, signer of America’s first four founding documents. Sherman lives the typical American life beginning as a cobbler and ending as a national statesman. Sherman’s political and legal career in Connecticut. Sherman’s role in the Continental Congress and in …
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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The battle over representation nears a compromise. Oliver Ellsworth reintroduces Roger Sherman’s “Connecticut Compromise.” Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer misses the vote, thus allowing Maryland to support the small states men. Georgia also splits their vote on account of Abraham Baldwin. The Gerry …
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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: James Wilson, his life and contributions to the Constitutional Convention. Wilson’s early life in Scotland. Wilson’s close relationship with John Dickinson and Benjamin Franklin. Wilson’s public service and influence. Wilson’s bad land deals and other legal problems that lead to his demise. Wilson’s …
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